• Space Battery Assembly Technician

    SAFT AMERICA, Inc. (Cockeysville, MD)


    Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Assemble lithium-ion cells into modules and batteries for space flight applications in accordance with technical documentation and build instructions.

    + Assemble a variety of products ranging in volume from unique single piece demonstration units to highly repetitive hundred unit runs

    + Work with engineering to develop and validate robust processes to enable repeatable production

    + Perform rework on assembled components based on written and verbal direction

    + Complete build documentation records, both written and electronic, with a high level of precision and accuracy

    + Perform Quality Assurance functions to include visual inspection, dimensional verification, and document review

    + Perform in-process testing of both electronic assemblies, modules, and batteries

    + Participate in benchtop meeting with team for changeovers and or qualifications of process

    + Attend daily and participate in Team PMR 1 meeting

     

    Working Conditions and Abilities

     

    + Temperature, humidity, and FOE/FOD controlled area

    + Standing - 75%, Sitting - 25%,

    + Working with computer - 25%

    + Lifting to 50lbs

    + Sight/Color Vision test pass is a must

    + Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., constant use of PPE/OSHA requirements)

    + Safety glasses, shoes, and gloves

    + Lab Coat, Hair nets, Beard nets and Face Mask as required

    + Additional PPE is required for high voltage assemblies

    + Ability to accurately read and understand mechanical and electrical assembly drawings as well as, process specifications

    + Excellent ability to focus and perform detailed tasks with perfect quality.

     

    Knowledge Skills

     

    + Strong mechanical and electrical assembly aptitude

    + Knowledge of DC electrical circuits

    + Experience assembling and routing wire harnesses to include soldering and crimping terminations

    + Skill to operate ultra-sonic welding equipment, various hand-tools, and numerous other manufacturing equipment

    + Experience in assembling printed wiring board assemblies in accordance with aerospace standards, including space addendums.

    + Teamwork and effective communication skills along with interpersonal and organizational skills

    + Working knowledge of diverse equipment/tooling and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.)

    + Excellent decision-making to ensure work is done in a safe and efficient manner

    + Skills of observations, challenges, and successes clearly and concisely work with production manager, engineering, and customer representatives etc.

    + Average or above computer skills

    + High school diploma or equivalent

    + 4 years + Mechanical and or Electrical Assembly experience

    + Active or previous certification to perform wiring and soldering to any or all the following:

    + J-STD-001 (with Space Addendum), IPC 610, and IPC 620

    + NASA STD 8739.1 Polymeric

    + NASA-STD 8739.4 Crimping, interconnecting Cables, Harnesses, and Wiring

    + NASA-STD 8739.3 Solder